Dent Island Lighthouse
The Dent Island Lighthouse overlooks over the Whitsunday Islands.
History
Original kerosene burners upgraded to pressurised kerosene and mantle operation in 1926-1927 with a power increase to 50,000 candelas.
Because the tower was so short the clockwork mechanism had to be wound up every seventy-five minutes.
Solar conversion took place in 1981.
Image: Dirk Selderyk
Image: Dirk Selderyk
AMSA
Annette Flotwell
Annette Flotwell
AMSA
Image: Kandice Weymouth
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| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
North Head | Unnamed Road, Bowen QLD 4805, Australia | North Head |
Dent Island | 23 Front St, Whitsundays QLD 4803, Australia | Dent Island |
Flat Top Island | Unnamed Road, Mackay Harbour QLD 4740, Australia | Flat Top Island |
Mackay Harbour | 44 Mulherin Dr, Mackay Harbour QLD 4740, Australia | Mackay Harbour |
Keepers
We need your help in compiling a list of keepers for this lighthouse. If you have any information then send it to keeper@lighthouses.org.au.
Please include this lighthouse’s name, the keepers full name and what years they were keepers. Also include the same information for any other lights they were on.
Technical Details
| First Exhibited | 1879 |
| Architect | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | Lat: 20° 22.1570' S Long: 148° 55.7340' E |
| Original Optic | |
| Current Optic | Sabik MLED350 3 tier |
| Automated | |
| Demanned | 1987 |
| Construction | Round iron clad timber framed tower and red cupola |
| Height | 10 m |
| Elevation | 37 m |
| Range | Nominal: 11 nm Geographical: 17 nm |
| Character | Fl. W. 5 secs |
| Intensity | 1785 cd |
| Light Source | LED |
| Power Source | Solar Convn.1983 |
| Operator | AMSA |
| Notes | As at Jan 2011 |
Access
The tower is not open to the public.
Tours
No tours are available.
Accommodation
No lighthouse accommodation is available
Hamilton Island Golf Club covers the southern part of the island
Links
Lighthouse to remind us of region’s rich history – Whitsunday Times 12 May 2014
Dent Island Lighstation Heritage Management Plan – 2013
Sources
- Images – AMSA
- Images – Annette Flotwell
- Image – Kandice Weymouth